Project Lead managing projects and programs for Dana Mexico to ensure successful launches. Focus on OEM platforms, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in processes and products.
About the role
- Indirect Sourcing Coordinator at Champion Petfoods analyzing indirect spend and supplier data for actionable insights. Supporting procurement with compliance, relationship management, and process improvements in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate commercialization activities for new suppliers, including agreement documentation, legal screens, and NDA processing, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.
- Support compliance initiatives, including document storage, audit preparation, and policy updates.
- Analyze indirect spend, supplier performance, and data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Transform business data into actionable insights for procurement and for business partners including tracking KPIs to report on performance.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Serve as a key partner to the Indirect Procurement team and related business units.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Leverage Mars Commercial expertise to optimize negotiations and commercial terms.
- Improve operation efficiency through analysis using AI solutions.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support implementation of new procurement systems and tools.
- Oversee contract database maintenance and order management processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and supplier agreements.
- Monitor supplier risk and performance, escalating issues as needed.
- Support business continuity planning related to indirect suppliers.
- Assist in capturing and reporting value leadership projections and actualizations.
- Establish and maintain departmental procedures and practices to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement.
- Create, evaluate, and award RFP events, including drafting and managing the process.
- Perform other job duties or tasks, as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, or Production Management.
- SCMP designation or equivalent certification considered an asset.
- Familiarity with Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Contract management systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of supply chain theory, contract management, logistics concepts, and procurement compliance.
- Proven analytical and mathematical skills.
- Professionalism, and a positive, forward-thinking attitude.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and regulations.
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Proficient in presenting information and responding to questions from managers, suppliers, and employees.
- Self-directed with strong time management and project planning skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Proficient in MS Office applications; project management skills preferred.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours, including weekends, as required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
- 401k with Company and donation matching.
- In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
- Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month.
- Free Parking and more!
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